Maintenance Technician, Technical Services

Nutrien; Aurora (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture firm in North Carolina is looking for a Laboratory Technician to conduct safety inspections, perform maintenance on lab instruments, and analyze samples. This role requires a bachelor's degree along with 1–3 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 3–5 years in a lab setting. Candidates should demonstrate integrity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well in teams. Join us and make an impact in the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years lab or related experience for candidates without a degree.
• Experience in chemical, refinery, or manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of departmental systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab instruments.
• Analyze routine and non-routine samples using various lab instruments.
• Monitor lab inventory through audits and updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental protocols.
• Prioritize sample and analysis requests from Process Development and Engineering teams.
• Generate analytical data to support quality control and assurance.
• Monitor lab inventory through audits and updates to inventory sheets.
• Perform statistical quality control charting and ensure compliance with safety/environmental protocols.

Skills

Strong integrity and personal accountability

Excellent organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You\'ll Do:

• Conduct routine safety inspections of departmental systems and equipment (e.g., showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, EBAs, alarms).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab instruments and general equipment (e.g., compressors, vacuum pumps), including calibration, cleaning, and part replacement.
• Maintain Instrument Maintenance Logs and ensure accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoot critical equipment issues and follow up on Instrument Tracking Reports (ITRs) as a technical resource for the shift.
• Analyze routine and non-routine samples using various lab instruments and methods; enter results into the LIMS system.
• Prioritize sample and analsyis requests from Process Development and Engineering teams.
• Generate analytical data for process and shipment samples to support product quality control and assurance.
• Analyze customer samples from metal finishing operations and coordinate with external labs as needed.
• Monitor lab inventory through audits and updates to inventory sheets.
• Perform statistical quality control charting.
• Adhere to all site safety and environmental protocols.
• Store hazardous waste in compatible, intact containers within designated accumulation areas.
• Ensure containers remain closed except during waste transfer; maintain empty secondary containment.
• Conduct weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas to verify labeling, closure, freeboard, and containment compliance.
• Transfer hazardous waste from satellite to central accumulation areas as required.

What You\'ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field + 1–3 years experience (preferred)
• High school diploma or General Equivalancy Diploma + 3–5 years lab or related experience preferred
• Strong integrity and personal accountability
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills
• Experience in chemical, refinery, or manufacturing industries (preferred)

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.